Supporting the goals and ideals of World Diabetes Day.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (14 Nov 2007): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 211, would express Congress's support for the goals and ideals of World Diabetes Day. It acknowledges the United Nations' recognition of diabetes as a serious global health issue and highlights the day's focus on raising awareness, particularly concerning children and adolescents. The resolution cites the growing global incidence of diabetes and its significant health and economic consequences.
The resolution affects the general public by drawing attention to the widespread impact of diabetes. It mentions the increasing rates of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, even among children, and notes the risks of complications and shortened life expectancy associated with the disease. It also touches on the financial burden diabetes places on individuals, healthcare systems, and economies worldwide.
This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and then referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both chambers, it expresses the sentiment of Congress but does not require the President's signature and does not carry the force of law.
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Timeline
14 Nov 2007
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 211 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 211, would express Congress's support for the goals and ideals of World Diabetes Day. It acknowledges the United Nations' recognition of diabetes as a serious global health issue and highlights the day's focus on raising awareness, particularly concerning children and adolescents. The resolution cites the growing global incidence of diabetes and its significant health and economic consequences. The resolution affects the general public by drawing attention to the widespread impact of diabetes. It mentions the increasing rates of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, even among children, and notes the risks of complications and shortened life expectancy associated with the disease. It also touches on the financial burden diabetes places on individuals, healthcare systems, and economies worldwide. This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and then referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both chambers, it expresses the sentiment of Congress but does not require the President's signature and does not carry the force of law.
- Has H.Con.Res. 211 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 211. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 211?
- H.Con.Res. 211 was sponsored by Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ), with 57 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 211?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (14 Nov 2007).
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